Local DC buzz band and newdust faves Shark Week are out with their newest single “Go West” off their upcoming double A-side 7″, Santurce. The record is out on July 30, and you can pre-order it HERE. Listen up and let the care-free, all American, rock & roll wash over you…

Scope another mysterious video from the ladies of Say Lou Lou (formerly Saint Lou Lou). Grab the single “Julian”, out now on iTunes HERE Enjoy…

TODAY, DC’s own, All Things Go Records released a INK’s newest single “Goes On”. INK is less than a year old, but through this catchy set of tracks has already proved a band that has potential to create delicious, charming indie-pop, ready for your Summer. I am told the b-side “This Time”, will have video out soon, but until then, grab single on iTunes HERE and grab the vinyl HERE. Enjoy…

Brilliant track from guy/girl duo Cardiknox. At times, “Where I’m Headed” is reminiscent of Cyndi Lauper, if she also was a member of Niki & the Dove. The way the guitar builds into the bridge, with anticipation, allowing singer Lonnie Angle to push her alto tones into the chorus. You find yourself shouting the words by the end. Known to inject snippets of covers into their songs Cardiknox takes their sound to a fun, playful place and I am excited to hear more very soon. Until then, listen to “Where I’m Headed” on repeat and enjoy…

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Cardiknox | Where I’m Headed

“Your Life, Your Call,” the recently released single from Junip’s upcoming album, marks no alarming revolution of sound; however, it expands and elaborates much on the style explored in Junip’s debut. Presenting something immediately familiar, yet immediately more rewarding, the track layers an eclectic host of electronic and traditional instruments to create a thick, pulsating sound. A world apart from singer José González’s well known acoustic work, the music still manages to blend with his voice, propelling the song in union with a deep, synthy baseline. Check out “Your Life” and expect to be anticipating Junip’s self-titled LP, out April 23.

New track from one of LA’s hippest electronic duos, Kisses. The song starts out with as a slow burner, then gets a little hotter during the oh-so-catchy dance infused chorus. Enjoy, and keep an eye for the album “Kids in L.A.” out May 14 on Cascine.